Universal Audio Intros Flagship Apollo 16 Audio Interface

At Musikmesse 2013, Universal Audio has announced the Apollo 16 Audio Interface. Apollo 16 is Universal Audio’s flagship 24-bit/192 kHz audio interface, delivering 16 x 16 analog I/O – twice the analog connectivity of the original Apollo model. This uncompromising FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready* interface combines superior sound and flexible routing with powerful onboard UAD-2 QUAD processing. So you… Read More Universal Audio Intros Flagship Apollo 16 Audio Interface

Focusrite Saffire Interfaces Officially Thunderbolt Compatible

On the latest Apple computers, FireWire 400 and 800 ports have been superseded by Thunderbolt – a new, high-speed serial interface developed by Intel and Apple. Focusrite has announced that their Saffire FireWire interfaces can be connected to a Thunderbolt-equipped computer using a FireWire 400-800 cable (included with all Saffire interfaces later this year) and… Read More Focusrite Saffire Interfaces Officially Thunderbolt Compatible

Roland Releases Windows 8 USB Drivers

Roland Corporation U.S. has released new Windows 8 USB drivers for a wide range of Roland products. Products getting Windows 8 drivers include their audio interfaces, MIDI interfaces, MIDI keyboard controllers. New 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows 8 drivers are available for these Roland products:

Focusrite Launches Portable ‘Forte’ Audio Interface

British audio equipment manufacturer Focusrite has launched Forte, its new flagship portable audio interface. Forte pairs Focusrite’s analogue audio circuit design with digital conversion technologies. Forte is a two-input, four-output USB 2.0 audio interface that works with both Mac and PC. It has two remote control mic preamps, as used in Focusrite’s RedNet range of… Read More Focusrite Launches Portable ‘Forte’ Audio Interface